exactly. Of course with all other industries its about holding control as long as possible. Technically everything you do on your phone (smart or not) is nothing but data usage. your voice already uses a form of voip. not ethernet based but it is just data. the migration to data only plans is inevitable but I expect to see the phone companies fight it as long as possible.

Laptop 13-17" with more than double the power $300-$800. Screw a 7-10" netbook and tablets with fairly limited function. I'll spend the extra $100 for the extra 3gb ram bigger HDD, better processor and video card. I never understood paying more for less.

I am actually surprised I haven't ever seen anyone compare P2P to gun ownership. Guns are useful tools. They have many legitimate uses. However there are those who use them improperly. Rob others. Take lives. We need an NRA type organization for P2P.

The type of animal should not matter. People are quoting they cause problems to customers. I am not allergic to snakes. I am allergic to dogs and horses among other things. You can't please everyone and each individual has different needs. Match them with what works.

Generally no. I can't speak for all ISPs but from everything I have looked into the only advantage to Business accounts is a block of Static IPs and open ports. However, you pay the price in higher premiums and lower bandwidth.

Honestly, Bloatware sucks but at the same time it is a major source of revenue for them which in turn lowers prices. First thing I do when I get a new machine is wipe it out and start with a fresh OS install. Drivers from the MFG site and boom good to go no hours of uninstalling. My HP DV7 decent machine only cost $400. 2.2Ghz, 500GB, 4Gb Ram, 17.3 screen. Bloatware has its use. However I do agree for the Average user it causes a lot of trouble.

I have been boycotting sony for years. Hasn't seemed to make a difference. People just don't give a shit these days. they will tolerate almost anything rather than endure a small inconvenience to make a difference. Damn sheeple these days.